indeed
(adverb) (used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.; “Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!”
indeed, so
(adverb) in truth (often tends to intensify); “they said the car would break down and indeed it did”; “it is very cold indeed”; “was indeed grateful”; “indeed, the rain may still come”; “he did so do it!”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
indeed (not comparable)
(modal) Truly; in fact; actually.
Synonyms: certainly, definitely, in fact, indubitably, really, surely, truly, undoubtedly, Thesaurus:actually
(degree, after the adjective modified) In fact.
indeed
Indicates emphatic agreement.
Synonyms: absolutely, for real, forsooth, indubitably, sure thing, true that
With interrogative intonation (low-high) indicates serious doubt.
• denied
Source: Wiktionary
In*deed", adv. Etym: [Prep. in + deed.]
Definition: In reality; in truth; in fact; verily; truly; -- used in a variety of sense. Esp.: (a) Denoting emphasis; as, indeed it is so. (b) Denoting concession or admission; as, indeed, you are right. (c) Denoting surprise; as, indeed, is it you Its meaning is not intrinsic or fixed, but depends largely on the form of expression which it accompanies.
The carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Rom. viii. 7. I were a beast indeed to do you wrong. Dryden. There is, indeed, no great pleasure in visiting these magazines of war. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by AlcaldĂa Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de BolĂvar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.
